Real Turtle Skeleton With Scutes - Economy Hystricidae The margay

The margay

They are browsers feeding on grasses as well as other vegetation

The mantled howler monkey is native to Central and South American rainforests

Skull Length 19 cm (7

feeding on bony fishes

Real Turtle Skeleton With Scutes - Economy Hystricidae The margayTurtles are unique among reptiles due to their protective shells, which are made up of two parts: the carapace (the upper shell) and the plastron (the lower shell). The shell is primarily composed of bone, and the outer surface is covered with scutes, which are plates made of keratin, the same material found in human nails. These scutes provide extra protection and are arranged in specific patterns that vary by species. Over time, turtles shed and